The Rapid Transit Integration Specialist is responsible for managing the transition of Rapid Transit projects from the construction phase into operations. This includes coordinating project staff, operations staff, outreach staff, and IndyGo leadership to ensure a seamless transition and successful project opening.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions listed below. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Interfaces and coordinates with capital project design and construction teams and vehicle operations teams to transition projects into operation.

Serves as a resource to build understanding of BRT characteristics within operations staff, including level boarding, off-board fare collection, and headway-adherence scheduling.

Participates in ongoing professional development to enhance technical skills.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, Business Administration or Public Administration, or a related field preferred.

A minimum of three (3) years of transit planning or operations experience.

Valid driver’s license required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Ability to effectively communicate with, and gain the confidence of, a wide range of people and personalities.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, with individuals and groups regarding corporation policies and procedures, using tact, patience and courtesy in dealing with angry or upset individuals.

Ability to process and analyze data, to work probabilities and to make statistical inferences.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented office and multi-project environment.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and rely on other team members.

Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time, to kneel/bend, and to move throughout the workday, occasionally between departments and/or facilities.

Strong sensory skills, such as good hearing and good eyesight, including the use of color perception and peripheral vision.

The Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation, commonly known as IndyGo, operates the public transit system for the City of Indianapolis, Indiana.
IndyGo operates 28 fixed routes with about 5,000 stops throughout Indianapolis. The system carries approximately nine million passengers each year.
While IndyGo service is focused on Marion County, certain IndyGo fixed routes extend south of the city into Johnson County. Commuter Express routes are also available on a demonstration basis.